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Pittsfield NH News

November 23, 2011

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: November 24, Russell Kimball, Christine Paquin; November 26, Susan Bleckmann, Jordan Paggi; November 27, Katrina Giuda, Mike Zahn; November 29, Brianne Boivin, Bill Boudreau.

 

A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!

 


 

Happy Belated Birthday to Betty Ashland on November 13th.

 


 

Happy Belated Birthday to Loys Ashland on November 16th.

 


 

The annual Craft Fair at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, takes place Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-2. Over a dozen local artisans feature fine seasonal crafts of all types including knits, decorative items, fresh greenery, gourmet selections and more.

 


 

The Kennedy House

Gift Baskets and More

90 Shackford Corner Road

Center Barnstead, NH

Open House

Friday, November 25th thru Monday, November 28th

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nancy Boyd Kennedy

269-3421

 


 

It’s not too late to sign up for Ski/Snowboarding club at Gunstock. Please call James at 435-7001 in the evenings for more information!

 


 

Letter

 

I would like to take the time to thank Jim Maestranzi for his dedication to Pittsfield Youth Workshop and wish him well on his new adventures. His dedication showed in many different ways throughout the last nine years. Besides serving on the board of directors as vice president and member at large, he spent countless volunteer hours in many different activities.

 

Many would know him as the man who would sit outside stores in the Pittsfield area selling 50/50 raffle tickets. Jim would sit outside, rain or shine, hot or cold. His countless hours selling these tickets would raise money to benefit the youth of our community. He also collected cans to cash in, spent time with the youth during drop in, and would be seen helping out during other fundraisers hosted by Pittsfield Youth Workshop. Jim is a compassionate man who cares deeply about the youth of our community. He will be greatly missed by many. Good luck, Jim!

 

Jennifer Cole

 


 

Letter

 

To our area readers:

Veterans Day: The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh Month, 1918, the "War to End All Wars" was finished.

 

I want to thank those who turned out for our annual Veterans Day observance on a blustery, raw morning. Even though there was not a sound system available, I am sure that everyone heard Ms. Stephanie Joyce sing the National Anthem as beautiful as she normally does. The invocation and benediction was given by the Reverend David Stasiak of the First Congregational Church, here in Pittsfield.

 

In addition to the above, I wish to thank the Cub Scout Pack 84 and Boy Scout Troop 84 who helped to pass out the programs and to hold onto the flags due to the brisk winds; Mr. Rob Freese and Ms. Madelyn Winslow for the playing of Taps and the echo to Taps; the police for making sure that no one was parked directly in front of the Memorial and for the temporary detour so we would not have to contend with traffic noise; the fire department for their normal special detail present for us and the paramedics that were there in case of emergency.

 

A very special group of people deserve a special thanks and that is the committee that ensures the flags were out on our streets, not only on days like today but every holiday. A veteran from Northwood was present and he commented on how beautiful the town looked because of the flags that graced our streets; thank you for your efforts this morning.

 

Sincerely,

Merrill Vaughan,

Commander

American Legion

Peterson-Cram Post 75

 


 

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Veterans day observance was held at 11am with over 70 people attending despite the cold windy day at the Veterans memorial on Main St. Merrill Vaughan, Commander of American Legion led the service with Rev. David Stasiak giving the invocation and the benediction.

 

Photo by Diane Vaughan

 


 

Pittsfield Players To Hold Auditions For Kid’s

Theater Workshop Show G2K State Fair

 

Director Maye Hart has scheduled auditions for the 2012 Kid’s Theater Workshop production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s G2K State Fair, which will be performed in February just before school vacation. Auditions will be held at the Scenic Theatre on Sunday, December 4 at 4 pm and again on Monday, December 5 at 4 pm. Auditions are open to kids between the ages of 8 and 17. Anyone who wants to work on lights, sound or backstage should also come to auditions.

 

State Fair tells the story of the Frakes family, who are on their way to the Iowa State Fair in August, 1946. Abel Frakes is showing his prize winning hog at the fair, while his wife, Melissa, has made her mincemeat and hopes to win a blue ribbon. Their son and daughter, Wayne and Margie, are both looking for adventure at the fair, and they find it in this great family story of folks who are "Iowa born and bred."

 

The original show has been condensed by the Rodgers and Hammerstein organization and made available under their Getting to Know (G2K) series for young actors.

 

The Kid’s Theater Workshop is performed for local schools and for the general public and is a show by kids, for kids, in order to encourage participation in theater. For more information, contact Maye Hart at 736-9563 or at [email protected].

 


 

Pittsfield Listens – Youth Committee Update

Submitted By Julia Cole, Ryan Marquis and Emily Buchanan

 

For years we have all wanted to be a part of something big. As we got a bit older we started helping out more. But this year, we feel, was really big for us; as if it was the biggest thing we have ever done.

 

When the Pittsfield Youth Workshop asked us if we wanted to be a part of the Pittsfield Listens project, we all felt privileged that they believed we could really be a big part of this community if we just tried. This project took a lot of time out of our summers, we made cool and interesting art projects to get people’s opinions and ideas on what they wanted to end or be changed with either the town or the school itself.

 

We all had to stand up in front of many people we didn’t know and share what we have been doing, what we thought we wanted and what most people wanted to be different. We also shared what we wanted as students and for the students younger than us. They deserve better as much as we do. A few of us also had to talk to the "big guys." The Nellie Mae people came and were interested to hear what we had to say and what we wanted. From that point on we have been getting compliments on how well we have been doing. A lot of people wanted to know why this meant so much to us. The answer was simple, we care! As the entire town should!

 

After all the hours we spent with this process, we all think it was totally worth it to finally be a big part of something huge that’s happening with this town. Even if we end up not getting the grant, it doesn’t mean we give up and not try for another one. We think after this people will be more open with what they want because we are actually asking them, instead of zoning them out and doing it ourselves.

 

Personally we think everyone did an amazing job and put in a lot of effort. But we can’t do this alone! So come help out, show up to some meetings Pittsfield Listens puts on and make your voice heard.

 

This project got us much closer to helping out the school and town and we owe a big thank you to Paula and Zach for choosing us to be involved in the Pittsfield Listens project. It made us stronger with public speaking and encouraged us to try our hardest on what we really believed in, so thank you Paula and Zach!

 


 

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When Friends Meet

 

Aren’t old friendships great? These gals studied dance with Abbie Tilsley in Concord in the late 1930s through the late 40s. They have kept in touch over the years and recently had their annual get-together at Country Spirits Restaurant in Henniker. Pictured left to right: Joan Remington Wentworth, Concord; Carolyn Tonkin Reed, Keene; Joan Trace Riel, Pittsfield; and Jean Chickering Nardozzi of Pembroke and Hobe Sound, Florida.

 


 

Dorcas Guild

 

The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield met on November 8th with nineteen members attending. President Nella Hobson opened the meeting with a welcome. Joan Riel led devotions with a reading, "On Praise of Dorcas" based on Acts 9:36-43 by Gladys Robyn Hicks. It was from this biblical reference that the Guild chose its name when it formed in the early 1950s. Special prayers were offered and all joined in the Lord’s Prayer.

 

Joan Riel, secretary, read her minutes of the previous meeting, read several items of correspondence, and circulated many cards for signing. Reny Boyd gave her financial report.

 

The food basket, brought by Gail Ann Newton went to Peggy Jacobs, next to Shirley Bleckmann. The apron brought by Sue Case went to Nancy White, to Kathy Bergeron, to Joan Riel. The mystery package brought by Gail Ann was won by Corine Miller.

 

Nancy Fogg reported on the annual church fair; all is in order and ready to go. The craft fair to be held on December 3rd with tables laden with all kinds of crafts from area artisans. All tables are rented and things are all set with the helpers and lunch. It was decided to hold off on those solicitations until after the November 19th fair.

 

Several items of old and new business were taken care of. It was announced that the new material is in for the tablecloths. Members at the work meeting on the following day will cut and put them in place.

 

The nominating committee presented a slate of officers for the coming year. Elected were Nella Hobson, president, Kathy Bergeron, vice president; Joan Riel, secretary; and Reny Boyd, treasurer.

 

Plans were made to host the Fellowship Hour following morning service on December 18th. Tonight’s meeting was "Sock Hop" and members brought in packages of socks for the homeless. Also at this meeting Prayer Partners (Secret Pal) names were drawn.

 

Refreshments of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, pumpkin squares, cheese and crackers and fruits were served by hostesses Kathy Bergeron and Joan Riel. The next meeting will be the annual Christmas Party meeting to be held at 6 pm on December 13th. This is "Pot Luck", please bring a dish to share and a gift to exchange.

  


 

Josiah Carpenter Library Receives Second $10,000 Grant

 

The Josiah Carpenter Library in Pittsfield has been awarded a second $10,000 grant from the NH Division of Historical Resources. The NHR provides grants under the Conservation License Plate Program. Commonly called the "Moose Plate" program, it is for the conservation and preservation of significant publicly owned historic resources or artifacts that contribute to New Hampshire’s history and cultural heritage.

 

The first grant of 2010 was used to restore half the windows in the library. The second grant will be used to restore the remaining windows.

 

Many windows were previously loose and drafty, unable to be opened and closed, weights were broken, and glazing falling out. The trustees decided on restoring the old windows in keeping with the historic nature of the building. These rehabilitated windows, along with new storms, provide good heat retention. During warm weather they can be opened for good air circulation.

 

The restoration work is being done by Andy Roeper, owner of Winn Mountain Restorations, Lyndeborough, NH.

 


 

Pittsfield High School Honor Roll First Quarter

2011-2012

 

Grade 12

Highest Honors

Taylor Kiss, Kayleen Rojek, Adriaunna Towle

 

High Honors

Colleen Corliss

 

Honors

Eric Chapman, Robert LeBel, Sebastian Manteau, Timothy Osborne, Jennifer Tyrell, Kelsey Wrye, Garrett Young

 

Grade 11

High Honors

Rebekah Adams, Elizabeth Cyr, Ashley Pence

 

Honors

Emily Buchanan, Cassidy Kearns, Jillian Towle

 

Grade 10

Highest Honors

Katrina Haynes

 

High Honors

Sarah Adams, Victoria Averill, Stefani Gauthier, Katie Small, Maxwell Tuttle

 

Honors

Joshua Michaud

 

Grade 9

High Honors

Star Chagnon, Colby Clark, Morgan Corliss, Matthew Marcotte, Ryan Marquis, Anthony Rojek

 

Honors

Gabrielle Bartlett, Madison Johnson, Jessica Massey, Cameron Quigley, Madison Slater, Josaphine Towle

 

Grade 8

Highest Honors

Colby Boudreau, Joey Cox, Chase Gaudette, Kyle Hamel, Keaton Heath

 

High Honors

Johnathon Emerson, Howard Little-Simpson, Noah Manteau, Christopher Marcotte, Lily Plummer, Rachel Thompson, Alison Wolfe

 

Honors

Davis Duquette, Cody Gauthier, Dalton Giannelli, Alex Lamere, Jordan Paggi, Bryce Rowell, Jessie Slater, Bobbie-Jean Small

 

Grade 7

Highest Honors

Gabriel Anthony, Xenthios Cyr, Savannah Godin, Hannah Hernandez, Brienne Hill, Emily Little, Noah MacGlashing, Lindsey Massey, Samantha Nevins, Jordyn Pinto

 

High Honors

Michael Duquette, Makayla Emerson

 

Honors

Kegan Brooks, Julie Dyer, Hannah Joyce, Tyler Langevin-Darrah, Frederik Pantis, Anitrea Provencher, Nicholas Shaver, Zachary Thompson

 

Pittsfield High School

Honorable Mention

First Quarter

2011-2012

 

Grade 12

Haley Beckman, Dominic Brooks, Kathryn Fisher, Adam Richards, Jodi Shea

 

Grade 11

Sage Anthony, Ashley Connor, Ashleigh Garland, Denise Grattage, Aaron Manteau, Katelynn McLennan, Alyssa Moody, Justin Quigley, Aaron Vien

 

Grade 10

Ryan Oliver, Derek Pike

 

Grade 9

Jeremy Kennepohl, Amanda Vanslette

 

Grade 8

Lucas Conway, Marc Gagne, Matt Kubat, Rebecca Maxfield, Erica Radzik

 

Grade 7

Tae’h Koehler, Samantha McCarry

 



Letter To The Editor

 

Dear Fellow Believer:

"Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him, talk ye of all His wondrous works. Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and His strength, seek His face continually. Remember His marvelous works that He hath done…" (Psalm 105:1-5a)

 

As believers, we know who we’re to be thankful to; "It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22, 23) We also know how to be thankful; "Oh sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among all peoples. For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised;" (Psalm 96: 1-4a)

 

We’re instructed in Ephesians to give thanks always for all things unto God. This seems easy enough – give thanks to the Lord for His goodness! Now, the challenge… In I Thessalonians, Paul tells us that in everything we are to give thanks, regardless of our circumstances. Although we’re assured that "all things work together for good to them that love God" (Romans 8:28), this promise is easily forgotten when mayhem comes our way.

 

According to Jerry Bridges (Respectable Sins), circumstances do not work together for good themselves. God directs the outcome of those circumstances for our good. May we be thankful even when things don’t work according to our will, knowing that the "good" is our being conformed to the image of His Son! (Romans 8:29)

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

To His glory,

Linda Small

 


 

Letter

 

To my fellow Granite State voters:

There were two presidential debates recently and once again Congressman Paul was the most consistent and made the most sense. You see, when you use the Constitution as your guide, you don’t have to worry about being inconsistent or saying what sounds right; it works every time. When Ron Paul is asked a question, he always answers it honestly and to the point without a lot of political fluff. It’s really refreshing. Tune into these debates especially since primary day is just weeks away.

 

Now, concerning electability, I’ve read many articles and hear people say that Ron Paul doesn’t have a chance. That may be tempting to believe, seeing the way the media and debate moderators ignore him, but nothing could be further from the truth. Poll after poll shows him doing just as well if not better than the rest of the pack when matched up against President Obama. Just today another credible polling firm has him at a razor thin second place in Iowa, the first caucus state.

 

The primary elections aren’t about picking the winning horse. They’re about choosing the best person for the job, the most qualified, your first choice. If everyone voted for the candidate they really wanted and not just the labeled winner, we’d have some really neat results. Ron Paul can win! Let’s have some real change.

 

Sincerely,

Willie Matras

Pittsfield

 


 

TOPS News

Submitted By Terrie Azotea

 

We had a awesome weight loss this past week at TOPS. Kudos to those who lost; keep up the good work.

 

At the meeting we talked about our upcoming events that are going on. We are having a Christmas party, which is always a good time. We are still running the pumpkin contest and trying to get all we can get on that pumpkin face.

 

As we all know the holidays are coming and so are the parties where there will be lots of good food. So the topic at the meeting was about what kind of food you could bring to a party that you know you can eat. There were some good low fat, low calorie recipes that were passed around. I guess I am going to have to make one or two of them to bring to our Christmas party. It basically boils down to the right choices. So think before you eat!

 

We still have our buddies that we are keeping in touch throughout the week with. That seems to be helping a lot. Some encouraging cards are being passed around. I like to put mine out where I can see them throughout the week.

 

If anyone is interested in joining us for a meeting please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at 435-5333. We meet at the St. Stephens Church on Main Street in Pittsfield at 5:30 pm for weigh-in and meeting at 6:30 pm. It’s a good time of the year to join.

 

"You are not fully dressed, until you wear a smile." See you all lighter next week!

 


 

NH The Beautiful, Inc. Awards Grant To BCEP Solid Waste District

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Pictured (l to r): John Keane, John Dumais,

Lisa Stevens, Earl Weir, Marilyn Weir.

 

BCEP Solid Waste District was awarded $3,800 towards the purchase of a Yale forklift. The award was presented to BCEP representatives, Earl Weir, John Keane, and Lisa Stevens, by John Dumais of NH the Beautiful. Also present was Marilyn Weir from Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA).

 

The District will use this forklift to handle baled material, and it replaces an eight year old machine which has become unreliable.

 

"This equipment will be used to handle recyclables accepted from BCEP towns (Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom and Pittsfield), as well as from some 30 other towns participating in NRRA’s Consolidation program for which BCEP processes materials", says Earl Weir, District Administrator.

 

NH the Beautiful applauds BCEP for continuing to improve the efficiency of its recycling program.

 

NH the Beautiful, Inc. (www.nhthebeautiful.org) is a private non-profit charitable trust founded in 1983 and supported by the soft drink, malt beverage, and grocery industries of New Hampshire. By offering municipal recycling grants (over $2.5 million) and signs, anti-litter programs, and technical assistance to recycling programs, NHtB is a unique organization that represents a voluntarily-funded alternative to expensive legislation intended to achieve the same end results. New Hampshire the Beautiful, Inc. is now supporting the NRRA School Education Program (the Club). The Northeast Resource Recovery Association (www.nrra.net) is administrator for the New Hampshire the Beautiful programs.

 


 

Pittsfield Christmas Tree Lighting and Children’s Store Celebration

 

Save the date, Saturday, Dec. 3, the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Children’s Store Celebration. Also a few craft fairs will be held that day, at the First Congregational Church and the Clark/Blackwood home, Ring Road.

 

The day begins with the Pittsfield Elementary School PTO sponsored Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will be served for $3.00 per person between 8:00 - 9:30 am in the PES Cafeteria. Photos with Santa will be available for $1.00 each. This is a fund raising event for the PTO. Then after a hearty breakfast kids can shop at the Children’s Store at the PES Gym from 9:00 - noon.

 

Volunteer "elves" will assist shoppers up to age 16 in purchasing gifts for their parents, siblings, teachers or friends. The Store is open to CHILDREN ONLY. Sorry, no adults allowed. Most of the items are new or nearly new and can be purchased for $1.00 or less. Some items are more expensive. There is also free gift wrapping available. With this new location, parents will be able to wait inside the school and be warm (not like the old days of waiting outside in the cold!)

 

Anyone interested in donating items, Christmas wrapping paper, gift bags (the wrappers love gift bags), tags or tape may drop them off at the various donations boxes at the Pittsfield Post Office, Moo-Veez Galore, Citizen’s Bank, and Northway Bank. Monetary donations are gladly accepted to help defray some of the costs associated with the event. Please make checks payable to: Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce and mail to Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Children’s Store/Tree Lighting, P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield, NH 03263.

 

The celebration continues at Dustin Park from 4-6 pm (on Sat., Dec. 3) The Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration is fun for the whole family and is a great community event. There will be free horse drawn wagon rides, holiday music by the Joyce Family, cookies, cocoa, popcorn, candy canes and caroling led by the local Girl Scout troops with help from the Advent Christian Church Singers. Inside PYW (Pittsfield Youth Workshop) there will be a Gingerbread House display and raffle, face painting, visit with Santa (who will arrive via fire truck around 4 pm), photos will be taken and available to download from the town website or feel free to bring your own camera. Hot chili, chowder, and soups will be available for a donation of a canned or packaged food (or purchased for a few dollars) to benefit our Local Food Pantry.

 

New this year, Holiday Story Time from 3-4 pm at the Josiah Carpenter Library. All ages are welcome to come to the Children’s Room (enter at the side door) and enjoy some holiday stories with Mrs. Grainger!

 

Get in the Holiday Spirit and decorate a wreath and enter it in the Decorated Wreath Contest. Decorate it anyway you’d like, drop it off at PYW (Dustin Park) by 3:45 pm and the public will vote for the best one! Winner will receive a Holiday Gift Basket, donated by Carolyn Allhiser of Northway Bank.

 

The Suncook Valley Lions Club will be collecting new and/or handmade mittens, hats, scarves and socks for children. These items may be brought to the Tree Lighting and dropped off. Prior to the Tree Lighting, items may be dropped off at Moo-Veez Galore.

 

The highlight of the Celebration will be everyone gathering around the Christmas Tree, singing holiday songs and counting down to the Lighting of the Tree.

 

The Blue Star Mothers group will be there to assist anyone that would like to add a Star to the Tree.

 

For more information, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or visit www.pittsfieldchamber.org.

 


Obituaries


 

Justin William Sims

 

Justin William Sims, born June 21, 1978 in Concord, New Hampshire, died the morning of November 7th, 2011. He was the son of George Sims of Pittsfield, NH and Cheryl Roberts of New Port Richey, FL.

 

He attended the Bedford Schools: Peter Woodbury Elementary, McKelvie Middle School, and West High School in Manchester, NH. He attended Keene State College and then settled in Florida. In 2009, Justin started Pento Technologies Inc, a software consulting firm. Prior to that, he was employed through Sage Software from 1999 to 2009.

 

Justin loved hockey. He was a member of the Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association (MRYHA) for 10 years and played on the Flames travel team. While at Keene States College, Justin played on the Rugby Team. Justin was an active member of the American Pool-players Association. He loved the outdoors and would explore the woods and mountains of his native New Hampshire. He spent much of his youth in Bow, Pittsfield, Bedford and Manchester.

 

He leaves behind two loving step parents, David Kocina (Holiday, FL) and Rebecca Sims (Pittsfield, NH), his maternal grandmother Gloria Roberts (Clearwater, FL), his grandfather William Roberts preceded him, his sister Amanda Sims and her daughter, Emily (Bedford, NH), brothers, Andrew (Hooksett, NH) and Joshua Sims (Bedford, NH) aunt and uncle, Edward and Linda Robert Carlisle and their daughter Alyssa (Franklin, NH), and many extended family members and friends.

 

After an extended illness, his final days were spent at HPH Hospice in New Port Richey supported by family and friends. This allowed Justin the decency of passing in peace on his own terms. To all that knew him he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers or cards please send donations to: HPH Hospice in memory of Justin William Sims, 6801 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653-2952.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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